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Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
You'd think they'd be bolted on better...

You'd think they'd be bolted on better...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Update: I've had the bike back for a little...

Update:

I've had the bike back for a little over a week and it's running great. The codes were erroneous. Turned out to be carbon buildup in the throttle bodies. That's an easy fix when it pops...
Forum: Beasts 04-10-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
My Dorso is back at the shop. The bike died mid...

My Dorso is back at the shop. The bike died mid left-turn last week and the Urgent Service light came on when I restarted it. It did the same weird surge between 2500-3000rpm with no throttle...
Forum: Beasts 01-27-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
:clap

:clap
Forum: Beasts 01-23-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Looks good. Now get out there and hit some rocks...

Looks good. Now get out there and hit some rocks and let us know if it works. :lol3
Forum: Beasts 11-05-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Just to clarify, I have a 750. I don't know how...

Just to clarify, I have a 750. I don't know how many 1200s are out there yet.
Forum: Beasts 11-05-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I had one issue, described a few pages back, that...

I had one issue, described a few pages back, that required a trip to the dealer. (Bad sensor.)

Other than that, I do my own oil changes and tire changes and the bike has been pretty worry-free.
...
Forum: Beasts 04-20-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I should have grabbed a video of the bike doing...

I should have grabbed a video of the bike doing its thing, but under the stress of the moment, I didn't think about it.

It sounded like someone was holding about 1/2 throttle and there was a...
Forum: Beasts 04-20-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Herb, it really wasn't scary to ride, the revs...

Herb, it really wasn't scary to ride, the revs would climb and drop instantly. If I left the clutch out, the bike would lurch along in 1st or 2nd. In 3rd, it would sort of bog down, so I used to...
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Interesting issue popped up yesterday. I was...

Interesting issue popped up yesterday. I was riding home from work on my Dorso and had about a mile to go when the red triangle idiot light came on and URGENT SERVICE appeared on the LCD screen. ...
Forum: Beasts 03-19-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
My headlight bulb went out on Friday and I was...

My headlight bulb went out on Friday and I was finally able to get around to swapping it out on Sunday. What a P.I.T.A. I had to remove the cluster/windscreen to swap the bulb. Has anyone found a...
Forum: Beasts 01-27-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
If you want to take the lead, I'll take two. :D

If you want to take the lead, I'll take two. :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,014
Posted By YakSpout
ADVPeeRally?

ADVPeeRally?
Forum: Beasts 01-10-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Looks good. Can't wait to hear how it feels.

Looks good. Can't wait to hear how it feels.
Forum: Beasts 10-03-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I'm subbed to the thread, so I still check in...

I'm subbed to the thread, so I still check in every once in a while. Still have my DD and actually got to ride for fun rather than commute on Saturday morning. :clap That's a rare treat these...
Forum: Beasts 06-30-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I've been running the aftermarket Aprilia tail...

I've been running the aftermarket Aprilia tail bag, with some mods. (The standard tie straps have been replaced with parachute clips for easy on/off and I had to use a longer tie strap to mount the...
Forum: Beasts 06-30-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I had a guy on a Bandit 1200 gesture me up next...

I had a guy on a Bandit 1200 gesture me up next to him at a light one day. He asked, "How do you NOT get arrested every day on that thing?"

Simple reply.... "I'm not sure..."


:1drink
Forum: Beasts 06-29-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I was commuting on my CBR954RR and got tired of...

I was commuting on my CBR954RR and got tired of the short, lane-splitting trip on a supersport after a few years. I picked up the Dorso about 18 months ago and it's an awesome hooligan commuter. ...
Forum: Beasts 10-15-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Gotcha, thanks. A buddy is installing the same...

Gotcha, thanks. A buddy is installing the same kit on his VFR this week. I may have to order it up.
Forum: Beasts 10-15-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Nice looking bike. Where'd you get the HID...

Nice looking bike. Where'd you get the HID conversion? How was the install?
Forum: Beasts 09-08-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
While you're in there, I highly recommend taking...

While you're in there, I highly recommend taking off that horrible stinger. A tidy-tail kit is less than $90 and made me at least $200 happier... ;)
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-09-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By YakSpout
The 405N is still closed... Traffic is jacked. ...

The 405N is still closed... Traffic is jacked. A moto rider goes down in that section of the 405 about twice a month and they barely sweep up afterward. But when it's a CHiP, they shut down the...
Forum: Beasts 04-26-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Nope. But great idea on moving to 90deg valve...

Nope. But great idea on moving to 90deg valve stems. I'll keep that in mind when it's time for new rubber.
Forum: Beasts 04-26-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Thanks for the pics, Yooper. Not sure if...

Thanks for the pics, Yooper.

Not sure if I'll go the screen route yet. I've done 200-300 mile days for fun so far on the DD and I commute about 25mi round-trip every day on it. (That's in...
Forum: Beasts 04-22-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Update: I ordered the Aprilia DD tailbag from my...

Update: I ordered the Aprilia DD tailbag from my local dealer about 5 weeks ago. Just received the call to come get it last weekend.

I was finally able to pick it up last night and tried...
Forum: Beasts 03-14-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Forgot to add... I was going to tackle the grips...

Forgot to add... I was going to tackle the grips today and add a molex connector as well, but ran out of time this morning. I'm going to put a small terminal block and a relay under the seat. The...
Forum: Beasts 03-14-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Sweet! Thanks. I performed an evap...

Sweet! Thanks.

I performed an evap cannister-ectomy today. Pulled the vacuum line that runs to the rear cylinder and plugged the hole. Then re-routed the fuel tank vent line to the right side...
Forum: Beasts 03-12-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Excellent. You'll like the seat better than the...

Excellent. You'll like the seat better than the stock one, I'm sure.

Could you put be down as first in line for the windscreen if you choose to sell the duplicate? I saw the Puig on AF1 and,...
Forum: Beasts 03-10-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
You got it. I'll probably post pics and a write...

You got it. I'll probably post pics and a write up over at the Dorso forum on www.apriliaforum.com.
Forum: Beasts 03-03-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Not yet. I'm going to put grip heaters on it...

Not yet. I'm going to put grip heaters on it when I get a chance. I may add an outlet then.
Forum: Beasts 03-01-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
That's about what I figured. I've left it in S...

That's about what I figured. I've left it in S and tried to avoid that part of the rev range. It's not that big a deal unless I'm splitting/filtering.
Forum: Beasts 02-26-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
Just received my DNA high-flow filter. Too bad I...

Just received my DNA high-flow filter. Too bad I don't have the time to install it or the grip heaters right now. I also want to pull the evap canister. Jeez, that thing's ugly.

I've been...
Forum: Beasts 02-18-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
It's not a huge difference, but I think it's...

It's not a huge difference, but I think it's worth the money. I've ridden about 4 hours at a stretch on the stocker and it started to get uncomfortable at that point. I've only had the gel seat on...
Forum: Beasts 02-17-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,887
Posted By YakSpout
I ordered my '09 on 12-30-09. Picked it up on...

I ordered my '09 on 12-30-09. Picked it up on 1-15-10. I got on decent ride in and had to put it away during the SoCal monsoon. Took a snowboarding trip the next weekend and finally got to commute...
Forum: Face plant 03-31-2009, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By YakSpout
+1 But $4K damage to a dual-sport? Damn.

+1

But $4K damage to a dual-sport? Damn.
Forum: Vendors 01-27-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By YakSpout
I have two systems with dead, proprietary mobo's....

I have two systems with dead, proprietary mobo's. Have 'em done by tomorrow and the support contract is yours. We're in SoCal.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-30-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 16,608
Posted By YakSpout
:csm

:csm
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,589
Posted By YakSpout
Great write-up. That trip looked like a true...

Great write-up. That trip looked like a true adventure. I've wanted to take my CBR into MX, but I can't find anyone that wants to come with me on a street bike.

I was in Sayulita two months ago....
Forum: Battle scooters 01-17-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By YakSpout
Thanks. Do those warnings apply to the 125cc,...

Thanks. Do those warnings apply to the 125cc, too?

I pulled the side covers off of the thing last night and I'm not real impressed with the overall quality. Ah, well. It's just a learner for my...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-16-2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By YakSpout
Scooter Trash n00b

I just picked up a used '05 TNG Milano 125 for a song. It'll need some TLC, but my wife is pretty excited about it. I ride it around a bit, but I think I need at least 250cc to haul my 245lb butt...
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